Maynardville
SPORTS
Analyst Projecting 4 SEC Teams To Make College Football Playoff
The 2024 college football season will have a new format for the College Football Playoff. Instead of four teams making it, there will now be 12 teams in the CFP, opening the door for new teams to play for a national championship. With that in mind, Brad Crawford of 247Sports has given his ...
Could Morgan Wallen sell out a third show at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville?
Country superstar Morgan Wallen is well on his way to selling out two surprise concerts at Neyland Stadium. Could he possibly do a third?. Wallen originally had no plans to make a hometown stop during the 2024 leg of his popular One Night at a Time tour. But a College World Series championship win for Tennessee baseball changed all of that. And in a matter of three days, he had scheduled two shows at Neyland Stadium, marking the first concerts at the venue since 2019.
Funeral set for Neil Clabo, former Tennessee punter who played in Super Bowl
Funeral arrangements have been set for Neil Clabo, a Knoxville native who played football at Tennessee and in the NFL. Clabo, 71, died on July 10 after suffering with Alzheimer’s, according to a Facebook post by his sister, Jill Clabo Sams. Funeral service for Clabo will be held at 4 p.m. on July 23...
High school football returns with 2024 Countdown to Kickoff
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -It’s that time of the year again! High school football season is fast approaching, and WVLT News is covering all the angles for the start of the 2024 season with the Countdown to Kickoff. High school talent has been impressive recently, producing top talents like Caleb...
5-star potential: Oklahoma QB Jackson Arnold and Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava are SEC wild cards
Oklahoma’s Jackson Arnold and Tennessee’s Nico Iamaleava are the Southeastern Conference’s wild-card quarterbacks. The two first-year starters and former five-star recruits have the potential to turn their teams into College Football Playoff contenders. The Sooners made their SEC Media Days debut on Tuesday and Arnold was the main attraction, drawing a three-deep crowd of reporters around his dais. Tennessee coach Josh Heupel decided to leave his first-year starter at home, but don’t mistake that for a lack of confidence for Iamaleava. Heupel said he expects Iamaleava to ‘hit the ground running.’
Urban Knoxville: It's football time in Tennessee with EA Sports College Football 25
This week's Urban Knoxville newsletter comes to you from Knox News reporter Keenan Thomas. Like our work? Share our free weekly newsletter with a friend. It's football time on PS5 as the new EA Sports College Football 25 video game has arrived. Working very hard, I was able to play...
Countdown to opening day: Downtown stadium's stands, suites, clubhouses taking shape
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — That raucous roar you hear coming from just east of the Old City on Jackson Avenue is the sound of a new downtown stadium rapidly taking shape. Favorable weather has helped keep the $116 million project on a sure schedule, said Smokies ballclub CEO Doug Kirchhofer, who along with contractor Denark Construction's Mo Abbas gave WBIR an inside/outside tour on Friday.
One Knoxville Sporting Club invites dogs to game for ‘Pups @ the Pitch’
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Furry friends will be welcome at One Knoxville Sporting Club’s next game!. Knoxville’s professional soccer team made the announcement Wednesday, with the idea being to honor Sweeper, the team’s mascot. Previous Coverage: One Knox Sporting Club has its first mascot. Anyone can bring...
Kim Caldwell's top options for 2025 Lady Vols basketball recruiting class based on roster openings
The future of the Kim Caldwell era of Lady Vols basketball has begun with the commitment of the Pauldo twins, who are both ranked in the top 50 of the 2025 class. Mya and Mia Pauldo announced their commitment to Tennessee last week, marking the first high school commitments for Caldwell since she was hired in April. Caldwell also brought in five transfers for the 2024-25 season. ...
Tennessee leaders enjoying flying under the radar entering 2024 season
Tennessee has restored stability and consistency since Josh Heupel arrived back in 2021. A program that just couldn’t seem to find its footing actually settled in very quickly under Heupel, finally entering the 21st century offensively. In fact, the ship got turned around faster than anyone could have ever...
TSSAA Rescinds Punishment Against Clinton High School Football Team
The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) has rescinded its penalties against Clinton High School for fielding an academically ineligible football player during the 2023 season, as confirmed by a TSSAA letter sent to the school on Monday. Clinton High School will retain its wins from last season, and the...
Tennessee’s Most Important Players for 2024: No. 11
Now closing in on the beginning of preseason camp on July 31,. is speeding toward the start of the 2024 college football season. After a 9-4 campaign in their third season under head football coach Josh Heupel, the Vols enter a new era of the sport with an expanded SEC and the 12-team College Football Playoff heading in the right direction with 20 wins over the past two seasons, but while some position groups will be relying on a handful of veteran players, other units are turning the page to newcomers or the program’s crop of up-and-coming talent. With SEC Media Days in the books and the offseason nearing its conclusion, GoVols247 this month will be ranking Tennessee’s most important players for the upcoming season.
Number of football officials in East Tennessee continuing to decline, association says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Friday night football is right around the corner. Officials from all sports are facing shortages, but the numbers are not getting any better. “If there are not officials out there, the kids are not playing,” said Philip Freels, the assigning officer for the Knoxville Football Officials Association.
45 days until it is football time in Tennessee
Will kick off its 2024 football season in 45 days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 12:45 p.m. EDT and SEC Network will televise the contest. 2024 will be the fourth season for Tennessee under head coach...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.